Democrats in the Virginia Senate passed several gun safety bills, while Republicans in the House of Delegates passed their own set of bills aimed at making it easier to obtain and carry firearms.
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Virginia Senate committee advances bill toughening gun storage laws
After a classroom shooting allegedly committed by a Virginia 6-year-old, Democrats in the state Senate are advancing a bill that would require adults to keep guns locked up if minors are in the home.
10 Accomplishments of the First Two Years of the Biden-Harris Administration
Over the past two years, the Biden-Harris administration and the Democratic-run House and Senate acted to lower healthcare and drug costs; fight climate change and reduce energy costs; invest in mental health care; and invest in American manufacturing and infrastructure.
Are Your Notifications On? Virginia Parents to Receive Communications About Sexually Explicit Classroom Content
While a notification process will now be in place statewide, the law does not require or provide for the censoring of books in Virginia’s public schools.
10 Ways the Federal Government Delivered for American Workers and Families This Year
Under Democratic control, the federal government acted to lower healthcare and prescription drug costs; fight climate change and lower energy costs; invest in gun safety and mental healthcare; and implement a generational investment in American industry, manufacturing, and infrastructure.
Walmart Manager Opens Fire in Break Room, Killing 6
A Walmart manager opened fire on fellow employees in the break room of a Virginia store, killing six people.
Quiz: How Much Do You Know About Virginia History?
Virginia history is American history. Let’s find out how much you remember from history class!
Need Health Insurance? Here’s How to Enroll in the Affordable Care Act for 2023
There are a number of changes coming to ACA coverage in 2023. Here’s a breakdown of what enrollees need to know, and how to apply.
Virginia History Standards Revised: They’re Teaching WHAT?!
The previous version of proposed standard changes while Gov. Ralph Northam was in office received a comprehensive review by experts including educators, historians, professors, museums, organizations, parents, teachers, and VDOE staff. The current version proposed under Youngkin’s governorship did not undergo the same checks and balances.
What If Your Doctor Saw Your Real-Time Health Results? In Virginia, That’s Possible!
The at-home patient monitoring option will allow six community health organizations throughout the commonwealth to keep track of select patients’ weight, blood pressure, and temperature, without having to step foot in the office. The at-home patient monitoring option will allow six community health organizations throughout the commonwealth to keep track of select patients’ weight, blood pressure, and temperature, without having to step foot in the office.
Have You Heard About Virginia Schools’ ‘Sexually Explicit Material’ Guidelines?
Senate Bill 656 held multiple objectives, including that the Virginia Department of Education develop model policies, that each local school board adopt those policies, and then that parents receive notification of any instructional material including sexually explicit content.
Five Ways Democrats Have Helped Virginia Under Biden’s Leadership
The Biden Administration has racked up an impressive list of legislative accomplishments that provide tangible help to Virginia’s communities, families, and individuals.
The Evolution of Virginia’s Gun Laws
There has been significant change regarding gun laws, gun control, and mental health awareness across the board, but in Virginia, many changes were slow to take place, or were removed only to be put back in law
How To Talk To Your Kids About the Tragedy in Texas
In the wake of the tragic Uvalde, Texas shooting, families across the commonwealth are figuring out how to best talk about the shooting with their children. Feelings of grief, anger, hopelessness, and sadness can overpower and overwhelm even the strongest person, because we are all human.
Virginia Politicians React to Tragic Texas School Shooting
Hours after a tragic shooting at a Texas elementary school, many of Virginia’s politicians expressed their condolences and feelings on Twitter; many of them calling for gun control reform.
Virginia Education Report: “Where We’re Starting Is Not Where We Thought We Were”
The report sought to demonstrate specific steps to raise standards in order to close the achievement gap in K-12 education, as well as ensure that every Virginia student demonstrated college-readiness upon graduation.
The Virginia Connection to the Buffalo Mass Shooting
You might have been hearing about “The Great Replacement Theory” and the Buffalo shooter’s racist manifesto. Did you know that there’s a connection between the manifesto and Virginia?
A Primer on Rural Issues Across Virginia
Some of the biggest issues Virginia’s rural regions face include broadband access, economic development, and transportation.
More Than 25% Of Virginians Unaware Of Preventative Cancer Vaccine
A new study conducted by the UVA Cancer Center and VCU’s Massey Cancer Center found that more than 25% of Virginians were unaware of the HPV vaccine.
The Ward Maids Walkout: An Uncovered Story Of Virginia History
Del. Sally Hudson, one of the 36 female members in the Virginia House of Delegates, didn’t take the stand to announce new policy on March 3. Instead, she spoke to her colleagues about a group of women who paved the way for other ladies.
Gov. Youngkin’s Office Not Being As Transparent As It Should Be
It appears Virginia’s top state officials are blocking inquiries into who made Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests and other public records requests, including how they were handled, and how many were received.
Virginians Speak Up For Collective Bargaining
Public service employees in Virginia can continue to work towards collective bargaining thanks to legislation originally introduced in 2020.
Virginia Hospitals Rank First in Patient Safety
Virginia’s hospitals topped the Leapfrog Group Hospital Safety Grade state rankings for Fall 2021, with 56% of hospitals receiving an “A” ranking for patient safety.
Virginia’s No. 1 for Business, but What About Workers?
The state used to rank dead last for worker conditions. That’s changed.
Type 1 Diabetes Study Points to New Treatments
Scientists at the University of Virginia identified new drug treatments to target Type 1 Diabetes in a recent large-scale study
Can I Attend A Virginia College Or University Without Being Vaccinated?
RICHMOND-New and returning Virginia college students hope to return to normalcy this fall, but the vaccine question looms.
Ettinger: Virginia’s Monuments Are Historical, Just Not The Way You Think
CHARLOTTESVILLE-Virginia’s monuments, and their removal, mark an important point in the Commonwealth’s history. But we have to make sure it actually means something, Eve argues.
Panic Defense Comes Up in Blacksburg Case. Isn’t It Banned In Virginia?
BLACKSBURG-Virginia’s panic defense ban gets its first legal test in a Blacksburg murder case. Who’s in charge of enforcing it?
Could New Plans Reduce Virginia’s Black Maternal Mortality Rate?
RICHMOND-How do we reduce Virginia’s black maternal mortality rate? A number of plans on the state and federal level could help.
Does The COVID-19 Vaccine Trigger Myocarditis? Here’s What We Know
CHARLOTTESVILLE-No, it’s not time to panic. No, the COVID-19 vaccine didn’t cause an outbreak of heart attacks. But what is myocarditis?